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Reusable Plastic Container (RPC) Cleaning and Sanitation Solutions is an industrial washing process - it forms a part of reusable packaging products which includes RPCs, bins, trays, totes, racks, and pallets cleaned and sanitized on a regular basis, Besides sanitization and washing, the process is holistic as it de-palletizes stacks and dries the pallets, soil and contamination. The process is not as simple as the word cleaning entails to the common man.

Boxsys is a leading service provider with a patented integrated scientific process that is intensive - involving temperature, concentration, contact time, and agitation ensuring hygiene and safety from start to finish. RPCs are cleaned adhering to the highest food safety norms and strictly enforced global hygiene and sanitation standards.

With over 25 years of experience, Boxsys offers a comprehensive range of washing and maintenance services for reusable packaging products i.e. reusable plastic containers (RPC’s), totes, lids, chill-pack baskets, crates, trays and pallets.

With a range of specially designed cleaning units, Boxsys is an industry leader offering the following services:

  • Automated and manual cleaning solutions
  • Preparing Standard Operating Procedures
  • Microbiology testing
  • Technical inspections
  • Preventive and corrective maintenance services
  • Container retirement and recycling program

A pallet and container washer transcends mere surface dust and gets to the core of the issue: pallets are generally a home to grime, dirt, blood, grease, etc., where viruses, bacteria, etc. cause contamination, affecting the health of all and sundry. A professional container washer like Boxsys does a bespoke study of the requirements, utilizing the correct mix of chemicals, and high-pressure hot water, ensuring all the check boxes pertaining to hygiene and sanitation are checked in its intensive cleaning process.

A professional RPC washer should be an authority on their business, knowing the ins and outs of the process. Boxsys checks the boxes in this regard by also adding innovative ideas out of the box after understanding the need. A professional washer should have:

  • A thorough system from start to finish that is adhered to
  • Professional industrial machines are certified and regulated
  • Ability to wash various kinds of pallets
  • Automatic state-of-the-art panels with automatic settings
  • Steel-base machines avoid corrosion and rust, keeping them long-lasting
  • Multiple spray nozzles and different capacities to wash multiple pallets
  • Environment-friendly surroundings
  • Educated, courteous, rightly attired, and aware staff

Yes, at Boxsys there is a professional asset management program for inventory control. Our scientifically modelled program helps our customers craft a strategy to their liking with key performance indicators around supply chain stress points. You spot inaccuracies, you track your order, you save money and time, and you have transparency and control.

In other words, we have done the homework to make it as smooth as possible so that you can focus on your core business.

Reusable container washing is already mandatory for companies that deal in food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, etc. The overall process upkeeps health, safety, hygiene, and cleanliness, ensuring brand recognition and keeping the reputation of the asset-owning company in good stead.

Reusable container washing not only prevents and obliterates any built-up dirt, grime, and grease, BoxSys’ washing and asset management services extend the lifecycles of containers while meeting a range of industry standards in health, safety, hygiene and sustainability practices.

At BoxSys, our facility handles millions of containers per year and frequently accounted for manufacturers include, but aren’t limited to, Buckhorn, Greystone Pallets, Monoflo International, Orbis, Rehrig Pacific Company, Schoeller Allibert, SSI-Schaeffer, Tosca, and more.

At BoxSys, we most frequently service and satisfy clients in the automotive, food, beverage, pharmaceutical and retail industries.

At BoxSys, we follow our own patented supply chain model, formally known as BoxSys’ Out Of The Box Model, to bring a client-tailored yet sustainable and cost-effective approach to container cleaning and asset management.

To learn the background of this model, click here

For a full breakdown of our container washing methods, click here.

A professional industrial service provider like Boxsys has a bespoke system for the use of sanitizers after conducting a stringent pre-stage assessment. The ingredients in the chemical sanitizer are all as per government-approved regulatory health standards.

Boxsys is in compliance with a strict food safety protocol that comprises a state-of-the-art program; we adopt Global Food Safety and Canadian Food Safety Initiative-compliant schemes. Our standard operating procedures focus on the stringent requirements for a high-quality food safety management system. Every link in the supply chain is checked, ensuring best practices for sanitation, environmental monitoring, food protection, etc.

The frequency of container cleaning can depend on a number of considerations including contents, environmental factors, frequency and intensity of use, contamination and more. 

Together, we can come up with a tailored management plan for your assets that best fits company needs, budget and the integrity of the containers. Get in touch today.

Contributing to a more circular economy, RPC pooling involves the sharing of RPCs among businesses in a given industry while still keeping your supply chain in a continuous flow. 

At BoxSys, we keep your internal circular economy and chain moving with tailored washing, repair, storage and transportation plans, saving you time, space, money and managerial efforts. 

Speak to a member of our team today to learn more.

One of the more complicated reusable assets due to its structure, our team is well-trained and equipped to handle IBC totes with care and efficiency - and does so with totes in the thousands per year. 

Matching our other RPC cleaning processes, our staff begin with a thorough inspection to determine the tote contents and contaminants, followed by the best cleaning methods, chemical mix combinations and other maintenance required. Learn more here.

Plastic Pallets

  • More stable and lightweight
  • Non-slip surface
  • High load capacity
  • Used in all conditions
  • No high maintenance with a span of 10-plus years
  • Resistance to corrosion and humidity
  • Easy to clean and 100% recyclable
  • Safe handling due to a lack of nails, screws, etc.

Wooden Pallets

  • Used for heavier products
  • Heavy weights can cost more to ship via air freight
  • Not easy to clean.
  • Has strength and durability.
  • Stored easily in racks
  • Cost less than other pallet materials.
  • Easy to repair, recycle, or resell
  • Can cause harm due to nails, screws, etc.

Metal Pallets

  • Made with steel and aluminum
  • Stronger than wood or plastic
  • Not ideal for transport due to high costs
  • Weather-resistant and easy to clean
  • Prevents decay or rotting
  • Free from pests or termites
  • Recyclable and safe to use
  • Used by specific companies due to their strength
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